Are you generally able to apply courses taken for a M.S. at one school for credit in another school's PhD program if you're doing a B.S. -> M.S. -> PhD? For more specifics, we're talking Computer Science, and more specifically, to apply for Stanford's PhD program (or another reputable US university).
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posted by lpctstr;
on Aug 25, 2006 -
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Should I transfer into a PhD in American Studies? My supervisor just accepted a job in an American Studies department and I’m not sure if I should be leaving a PhD in English Literature to go with her.
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posted by lumiere
on Aug 20, 2006 -
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I'm going to pursue a Masters/PhD in Cognitive Visual Neuroscience. I now know
how to ask for letters of recommendation - thanks - but how do I write a killer letter of intent/application essay? Alternately, what are the major mistakes/pitfalls new students make when writing such a letter? Answers need not be Psych specific.
posted by fake
on Aug 16, 2006 -
13 answers
Me: fifth year of graduate school, the midwest. Her: third year of graduate school, west coast. Us: now entering our
seventh year of dating and
fifth consecutive year not living in the same city. Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2006 -
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PhD advice! I am starting a PhD program in Communications this fall. I'd like some general advice from those who have survived. I'm looking for ideas on wise steps to take as far as department politics, TAing, getting published, attending conferences, funding, trying to survive on no money, being in a relationship with a non-student, etc.
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posted by k8t
on Jul 31, 2006 -
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Computer Sc. PhD student: Should I be worried that I am the second author in most of my publications ?
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posted by raheel
on Jul 16, 2006 -
23 answers
Should a molecular biology PhD student, interested in a career as a biotechnology analyst bother taking the CFA exams?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2006 -
4 answers
Is the choice between academia and “real world work” a lose-lose situation? Is it possible for someone with a BA in English to transition into PHD programs involving poli sci, government work, public policy / advocacy thereby offering non-academic options?
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posted by withdillemma
on Apr 14, 2006 -
23 answers
I'm probably going to drop out of a Ph.D. program – should I still take my qualifying exams? Any chance this might let me ultimately get a Ph.D. while feeling like I left academia? If I do ultimately drop out, would taking exams have just been a big waste of time?
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posted by ruff
on Mar 28, 2006 -
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When is the right time to have kids? My partner and I (24 and 23, respectively) have been together for six years, and are both senior undergraduates. We know that now isn't the right time for kids, but we can't help but feel that it should be soon.
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posted by arcticwoman
on Nov 17, 2005 -
26 answers
PhD filter: did you find your experience worth the time invested? Did it bother you that it took until your late twenties/early thirties only to complete your education?
posted by Krrrlson
on Nov 12, 2005 -
35 answers
Suggestions for PhD study in International Relations within the English-speaking world?
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posted by keijo
on Sep 22, 2005 -
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FnordFilter: does anyone know of any MA or PhD programs in occult studies, Western esoterica, secret societies, Freemasonry, etc.? I'm looking for accredited programs,
not Uncle Joe's Diploma Shack.
I've found
this program in Holland. Are there any other options?
posted by Netzapper
on Jul 31, 2005 -
8 answers
How do I allocate time to different parts of my life? I'm a second-year PhD student, but I think this is a universal problem. When I am deciding what to do at a given moment I might have a small number of major long-term projects (right now: two research projects and a course I'm taking), a bunch of minor tasks, and planning for fun stuff. I feel like I really should be devoting most of my time to the major projects, but I sometimes despair at the thought that the little stuff will never get done.
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posted by grouse
on Jun 25, 2005 -
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Are there any PhDs that offer a better chance of getting an academic job than others?
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posted by lalalana
on May 2, 2005 -
16 answers
Grad students unite! Calling all Ph.D. students, but especially those in the humanities, literature, languages, or history departments. How do you stay healthy (mentally and physically), keep sane, be positive, get work finished in a timely manner, stay happy?
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posted by fionab
on May 1, 2005 -
35 answers
I'm looking for a good computer science Ph.D. program to apply to, with strong research groups in both bioinformatics and AI.
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posted by azazello
on Nov 7, 2004 -
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I would like to go to school (for a PhD in English Literature) in New Zealand and would very much like some advice. [more inside]
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posted by lumiere
on Oct 20, 2004 -
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